Funny how I keep downloading this movie, and forgetting to review it.. Isn't that hilarious?

While watching artificial respiration, I found the whole mounting position, um, somewhat interesting. Try doing that position today, PERVERT! LOL, anyways, I'm sure it helped people in the day. Liked their advice for when the victim comes to. Stay DOWN! Let me warm you UP! Shut UP! lol.

Also, watch the electrical wire scene, where the guy gets electrocuted, (freeze frame!) then everyone runs to him, blissfully ignoring the wire. Stupid woman is seen holding a glass of water. Where did she get THAT from? The only woman in the film and she's treated like a moron! (clucks tongue).

LOL What a review.

Silent film from the 20s about how to do the old out-with-the-bad-air, in-comes-the-good method of artificial respiration. The film repeatedly emphasizes that after a victim is resuscitated he should not be allowed to get upÂÂthis is portrayed on screen by showing rescuers literally wrestling victims to the ground. They also move victims spines around a lot when preparing them for artificial respiration. This is a quaint view of resuscitation techniques from another eraÂÂarenÂt you glad itÂs better now?
Ratings: Camp/Humor Value: ***. Weirdness: ***. Historical Interest: *****. Overall Rating: ***.

An interesting old silent film dating from 1927.

The film begins with anatomical illustrations demonstrating the principles behind artificial respiration. Three "incidents" where artificial respiration is required then follow. The acting during each of the accidents is corny and amusing (especially the electrocution).

The modern procedures for artificial respiration are completely different than the ones shown in this film. I am curious as to how CPR procedures have changed over the years.